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The Daphne Lady Trojans 6th Man Club hosted its inaugural Golf Tournament Friday, July 29, at the Rock Creek Golf Club in Fairhope.
Lady Trojans 6th Man Club hosts inaugural golf tournament
The Daphne Lady Trojans 6th Man Club hosted its inaugural Golf Tournament Friday, July 29. The nonprofit organization aimed at promoting and supporting the Lady Trojans basketball program dipped … more
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An airplane prepares to take off from the Gulf Shores International Airport. The Airport Authority has been selected as one of 25 in the United States to receive a $500,000 federal grant for airport improvements.
Gulf Shores gets $500,000 federal airport grant
GULF SHORES – A $500,000 federal grant will help pay some of the cost to expand air services at the Gulf Shores International Airport, city officials said Thursday, Aug. 4 more
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What the risk of mixing alcohol and the summer heat can do to you
Warm weather makes people want to be outside, congregate with friends and grab an adult beverage from the cooler as a refreshment. But paired with the extreme Alabama heat and humidity, excessive … more
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Study of sleep in older adults suggests nixing naps, striving for 7-9 hours a night
Napping, as well as sleeping too much or too little or having poor sleep patterns, appears to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease in older adults, new research shows.The study, published … more
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Childhood vaccinations are required in Alabama public schools
Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting children all recommended vaccines is one of the most important things parents can do to … more
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Spanish Fort senior receiver Jacob Godfrey meets with reporters during the Baldwin County Media Day event hosted in Trojan Hall at Daphne High School July 13. Godfrey announced his commitment to the UAB Blazers Saturday, July 30.
Spanish Fort’s Godfrey earns UAB offer, commits
Spanish Fort senior slot receiver Jacob Godfrey impressed at the Bryant Vincent Prospect Camp at UAB July 28, earned an offer and pledged his commitment to the Blazers. Although only listed at … more
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The Little Billy Goat Hole Ramp on the east end of Dauphin Island has recently been upgraded.
Boating access continues to improve on Alabama Gulf Coast
Access to the water is one hurdle for boaters and anglers in Alabama's coastal counties, where high land prices and high demand can leave those who want to launch a boat waiting in line.However, … more
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In a millennial house division, Kayla Green's show of choice was "Friends" while her husband, Micah, grew up watching "Seinfeld." Neither are interested to hear if you think the other is correct. They nevertheless enjoyed spending time together building this set, gifted for the holidays by Kayla's brother- and sister-in-law.
Commentary from Gulf Coast Media's executive editor: Don't assume where the answer isn't
It's an interesting feeling when something is right under your nose, yet you refuse to acknowledge its scent.We moved into our new house in January, and I've often boasted about how in the first week … more
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Juliana White of Foley, Diane Matier of Silverhill and William Morris of Elberta practice before a performance last week at the end of summer camp with the Baldwin County Youth Orchestra.
Music plays on for Baldwin County Youth Orchestra
Two years after Hurricane Sally destroyed their building and the spread of COVID-19 thinned their ranks, the excitement surrounding the new endeavors of the Baldwin County Youth Orchestra is building … more
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Fairhope plans $7.59M water system expansion
FAIRHOPE — An expansion of Fairhope's water system will add 33% to the municipal capacity in an effort to meet growing demands, city officials said.The Fairhope City Council voted Monday, July … more
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Daphne Mayor Robin LeJeune and local children blow bubbles to celebrate the reopening of Centennial Park. The downtown park reopened Monday, July 25, after $285,000 in renovations were completed.
Daphne's Centennial Park reopens after a remodeling program
DAPHNE — Children climbed, swung and slid on a variety of new equipment as Daphne's Centennial Park reopened after a remodeling program, Monday, July 25.The city spent $285,000 to renovate the … more
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All employees of Baldwin County Public Schools will wear CrisisAlert badges on a lanyard around their necks while on school campus. The badges feature a button that alerts designated recipients of an emergency, such as a medical emergency or a fight, when pressed three times. If the button is pressed repeatedly, the school is put into lockdown mode to protect those on campus from a school-wide threat.
Baldwin County Board of Education approves CrisisAlert system in all schools
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Board of Education approved the installation of CENTEGIX’s CrisisAlert Badge system within all county schools during the Thursday, July 21 board … more
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Foley's Jones, Daphne's White land new NFL gigs
A pair of former Baldwin County standouts found themselves new jobs in the National Football League recently. Foley’s Julio Jones signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entering his … more
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Ruben Risco was announced as the Daphne Trojans’ newest head coach earlier this month. Daphne won the Class 7A state championship this past season.
Risco chosen to lead defending 7A champion Daphne Trojan boys' soccer team
The defending Class 7A state champion Daphne Trojans added a big hire to the coaching staff when they announced Ruben Risco as their new head coach. Risco has decades of experience playing and … more
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Spanish Fort’s Colin Spuler (right) was named the South MVP at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s North-South All-Star Game in Montgomery last Wednesday, July 20.
Baldwin County well represented at North-South All-Star week
Local student-athletes represented Baldwin County among the best in their sport across the state during last weekend's Alabama High School Athletic Association North-South All-Star Games. Spanish … more
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The staff and their families live on property and everyone works together to take care of the 81-acre farm.
Youth-Reach Gulf Coast: Helping young men work toward a brighter future
Box info: On an 81-acre farm in Summerdale, Youth-Reach Gulf Coast works to help young men find their way in the world.The Youth-Reach organization was started in 1984 in Houston, Texas by Mobile … more
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New fire turnout gear is displayed at the Daphne Fire Department. The city bought $280,000 in new protective equipment.
Daphne gets new fire turnout gear
DAPHNE — Daphne firefighters going into burning buildings or other threatening situations will have better protection following the purchase of new turnout gear.The Daphne Fire Department … more
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Communities of hope: How uterus transplant is now creating new bonds
BIRMINGHAM– Many women and families spend their early reproductive years thinking and planning when to have children, so when they have trouble getting pregnant, it can be both unexpected and … more
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UAB and Children’s of Alabama join Pediatric Pandemic Network
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and Children's of Alabama have joined a network of children's … more
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Allison Hunter, M.D.
Learn about hand and wrist issues; surgeon holds seminar
Dr. Allison Hunter, a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, will discuss common causes and solutions for hand and wrist issues at a free community education seminar on Tuesday, Aug. … more
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